Deadline: 15 September 2015
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s is seeking applications for its German Chancellor Fellowship Programme which is targeted at university graduates who have an international outlook and initial leadership experience.
The fellowship addresses prospective decision-makers, multipliers and thought leaders from a broad range of professional fields such as politics, public administration and business as well as society and culture. Opportunity will be given to spend a year in Germany networking with other prospective leaders from abroad and to explore new solutions to the global issues of our times.
Research Areas
- Politics
- Public administration
- Business
- Society and culture
Fellowship benefits
- a monthly fellowship of € 2,150, €2,450 or €2,750, depending on your qualifications
- individual mentoring during your stay in Germany
- additional financial support for items such as family members accompanying you, travel expenses or a German language course
- a study tour of Germany and a number of events during which you can make contact with other fellows and representatives of German companies and institutions
- extensive alumni sponsorship, particularly to help you sustain contact with collaborative partners in Germany during your entire professional career
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must
- be a prospective leader from Brazil, China, India, Russia or the USA and have already acquired initial leadership experience
- have work in a sector such as politics, economics, the media, administration and culture
- be interested in spending a year working on a project you have developed yourself with a host of your choice in Germany
Application Process
Candidates need to fill and submit online application form.
For more information, visit this link.
